Cajun Fried Rice

Name: Cajun Fried Rice
Yield: 4 Bowls

Cajun Fried Rice

This is not your standard jambalaya, nor your traditional Asian fried rice. This dish is a fusion of Cajun and Asian spices that will have you wanting more. The star of this dish is the andouille sausage. Andouille is a traditional French smoked sausage made using pork that was brought to Louisiana by French immigrants. If you visit Louisiana, stop by the city of Covington and “pick you up some” authentic andouille sausage. Most groceries stores, especially in the South, carry a variant of andouille sausage.

Tips:

The rice works best if it is completely cold before frying in the pan.
To save time, it’s best to make the rice the night before.

Ingredients

1 cup dry rice (will make approximately 3 cups of cooked rice)
3 chicken thighs
2 andouille sausage
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 small carrots, cubed
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 tsp ginger, minced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
½ tsp Tony Chachere’s creole seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps

Step 1
Cook the rice
Rinse rice in cold water to remove some of the starch. Add 2 cups water to a pot on the stove over high heat. Add a pinch of salt to the water, then add the rice. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat to low, cover and simmer. Cook for approximately 12 minutes. Most of the water will be absorbed by the rice. If some water remains, drain the pot. Fluff rice with a fork, then store rice in the refrigerator for 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
Step 2
Cook the chicken and Andouille Sausage
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prep the chicken by removing the bone from the thigh. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a pot on the stove over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. When oil begins to smoke, place chicken (skin-side down) and the Andouille sausage in the pan. Sear for two minutes each side. Place chicken and sausage in the oven for 7 minutes. Once done, let rest for 5-10 minutes. Thinly slice the chicken and sausage. Slice the sausage again into cubes.
Step 3
Make the Cajun fried rice
In a frying pan on the stove over high heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil. When oil begins to smoke, add chopped onions, green onions, garlic, carrots and minced ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and sausage and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the cold rice, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, Tony Chachere’s seasoning, a pinch of black pepper and the frozen peas. Mix ingredients together for another 2 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed. Remove from the heat. Add chopped peanuts and cilantro. Mix well. Serve.

Cajun Fried Rice

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